IPilogue

MARCH 14, 2022

and requiring someone to repeat their answer after you zoned out, here is the definition: Non-fungible token (“ NFT ”): a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items, and videos. The mega shoe brand alleges that these sales will confuse customers.

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IPilogue

JUNE 21, 2022

On February 3 rd 2022 Nike Inc. Nike alleges that StockX is selling unauthorized non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) of Nike sneakers. Nike claimed trademark dilution, pointing to StockX’s heavy use of trademarks in attracting consumers familiar with the Nike brand. StockX Vault NFTs. Recent Developments.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now make it digital, cover it in fur and sell it as a non-fungible token (NFT) called “MetaBirkin” for at least 3.8 January 14 th , 2022 – Hermès files a complaint. February 9 th , 2022 – Rothschild files motion to dismiss the action. May 18 th , 2022 – Judge Radkoff denies Rothschild’s motion to dismiss.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Luxury fashion brand Hermès sued Mason Rothschild in January 2022 alleging that the digital images underlying the non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) produced and sold by Rothschild depicting faux fur-covered Birkin handbags – the “MetaBirkins” – constituted trademark infringement and dilution and that Rothschild was further violating anticybersquatting laws (..)

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

There has obviously been a considerable amount of excitement around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) over the last few years and some interesting developments in the last few months. Recently, I spoke in the PRS London Members' Day panel about NFTs, alongside Cliff Fluet (Lewis Silkin) and Mike Walsh (Serenade).

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Securing IP rights As of September 2022, there have been more than 23,000 trademark filings across the globe that include NFTs or non-fungible tokens in their description. The USPTO received most of the applications covering 37% of all the requests for a trademark registration covering NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).

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The IPKat

JULY 20, 2022

Below is a recap of the latest news from the Kat-world to keep you fresh and cool:- Trade Marks The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently issued some guidance notes on its approach to classifying items relating to virtual and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 24, 2024

The dispute revolved around an antediluvian luxury handbag brand ‘Hermès’ and artist Mason Rothschild for his avant-garde creation called MetaBirkin NFTs. Secondly, it refused to recognize those non fungible tokens as an ‘Art’ and held them disentitled for any protection under the ‘First Amendment’.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Their rights will be protected thanks to the metaverse brands’ trademarks. In 2022, “Gucci” and “Roblox” opened a permanent “Gucci Town” as part of their ongoing partnership. It might be more difficult than ever in the metaverse to police brands. What is the Metaverse?

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

[Image Sources : Istock] Metaverse- a Magnet to Fashion Brands Virtual worlds provide fashion brands with the opportunity to significantly cut down on the excessive resource consumption of lifestyle and create sustainability. Fashion brands are no strangers to the continuous fight against fake and counterfeit items in the real world.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Trademark Office is trying to help brand owners keep up with the ever-evolving labyrinth of brand protection by including the emerging NFT technology. The descriptions of these goods and services (also known as the identification) are crucial to effective brand protection.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

A recent example of how the metaverse will include digital fashion is the conflict between Hermès and MetaBirkins over allegedly trademark-infringing non-fungible tokens ("NFTs") that were marketed as MetaBirkins without Hermès' permission. Julie Zerbo tells the rest of the story on The Fashion Law.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. The Amended Complaint, filed on March 2, 2022, provides additional background and context for Hermès’ claims.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2022

NFTs (non-fungible tokens, not thoroughbreds) were not a disappointment but instead were all the rage for holiday giving this year, including offerings from brands such as Adidas and Balmain x Barbie. But if your clients are launching NFTs for sale in 2022, making clear to consumers what they are buying is key.

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The IPKat

MARCH 2, 2023

Rothschild also cited the reproduction, by well-known artist Andy Warhol, of brands like Campbell’s Soup and Coca Cola in his artistic work: “ Andy Warhol famously depicted iconic brands, including Campbell’s Soup and Coca-Cola, in stylized but plainly recognizable form.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction Digital technologies such as the metaverse, non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ), blockchain and augmented realities are directly influencing how we cultivate and protect various forms of intellectual property, including trade marks. physical) marks.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. The Amended Complaint, filed on March 2, 2022, provides additional background and context for Hermès’ claims.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The average US consumer is planning to spend $192 on Valentine’s Day gifts in 2023, up by 8% from 2022 – and just shy of 2020’s record ($196), according to The National Retail Federation [2]. A trademark is not just a means of securing and protecting a brand name, it is also a valuable business asset. Can you trademark a holiday name?

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The last miscellany post of 2022 contains some announcements for the blog's contributors as well as some IP news and four professional opportunities - which you should definitely look out for in January! He is based in London and hopes to specialise in trade marks and brands. We wish all our IPKat readers the best for the coming year!

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 18, 2022

Recently, a new trend of merging of blockchain technology with creative intellectual property via non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) had taken place. The idea has spread across all market sectors, and now luxury fashion retailers have joined the tokenization bandwagon. Introduction. What are NFTs?

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

The most recent of them is the metaverse, and similar to what has happened to other parallel realities such as video games and social media, the metaverse is being invaded by fashion brands. The new gems being mined are the non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are already at the center of several trademark battles.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

As previously reported on this blog , non-fungible tokens (or “NFTs”) recently emerged as one of the hottest new items on the art market—artists, auction houses, museums, sports organizations and others have jumped at the chance to create and sell their own versions of these unique tokens. Mason Rothschild.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

On September 8, 2022, the parties filed a notice of settlement. January 2022: Rapper Lil Yachty (real name: Miles Parks McCollum) sues NFT seller Opulous for trademark infringement based on Opulous using his name and likeness as part of a “Lil Yachty NFT Collection” advertising access to his new music. Miramax, LLC v.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners.

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IPilogue

MARCH 2, 2022

On January 14, 2022, Hermès filed a trademark infringement and dilution lawsuit against Mason Rothschild, the designer of MetaBirkin Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), a collection of 100 fur-covered Birkin-shaped bags, which launched in December 2021 on the NFT exchange platform OpenSea. .

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The IPKat

MARCH 7, 2025

HERMES SELLIER (claimants) by producing and offering for sale its Paisley Jane model, as well as a non-fungible token (NFT) representing that same bag [Judgment available here , in French]. Blao & Co, on the other hand, is a company that has been selling handbags under the brand name NDG since 2021.

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